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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 43.22 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 43.22 and 15.32 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 43.22 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/43.22 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 43.22 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.16/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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